Table d'Amis
Kortrijk, Belgium
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Matthieu Beudaert has revised his gastronomic classics in the shade of St Martin’s Church. The uncluttered interior mingling modern designer and minimalist luxury details illustrates the chef’s immaculate taste. Art continues to provide inspiration for this chef, who has refined his cuisine like an artist who goes through different periods. His cooking is a genuine ode to outstanding ingredients, including regional veggies and fish from the North Sea. Signature dishes, like smoked sweetbread on tobacco leaves, are firm fixtures of Table d’Amis. Matthieu Beudaert makes no secret of his love of the ingredient, as his delicate side dishes and impeccable seasonings demonstrate. Juicy turbot is paired with slightly smoked chard, sweet bread for extra nuances and a subtle stock made out of fish and fish skirt. Matthieu Beudaert’s craftsmanship and artistry can be tasted and enjoyed in a single set menu, flanked by a few signature dishes. The perfect place to spend time with friends and loved ones.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Chef's Background as an Art Historian
The chef Matthieu Beudaert has an atypical background, originally trained as an art historian before transitioning to cooking. This artistic influence permeates his culinary style, with his cuisine described as refined like an artist going through different periods.Signature Dish: Smoked Sweetbread on Tobacco Leaves
A unique and unconventional signature dish at Table d'Amis is smoked sweetbread served on tobacco leaves, which is a firm fixture on the menu and exemplifies the chef's love for bold, distinctive ingredients.Modern Scandinavian-Style Interior with Artistic Touches
The restaurant features a modern, simple, and warm setting with light wood and Scandinavian-style furniture combined with minimalist luxury details. The interior design reflects the chef’s immaculate taste and artistic inspiration, creating a space that blends modern design with an elegant, uncluttered atmosphere.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Table d'Amis in Kortrijk include:
- Smoked sweetbread: A signature dish features sweetbread smoked on tobacco leaves, showcasing the chef's technique and love for nuanced flavors.
- Regional vegetables: The cuisine is a genuine ode to outstanding local produce, emphasizing fresh, seasonal regional vegetables.
- Fish from the North Sea: High-quality North Sea fish, such as turbot, is paired with subtly smoked chard and delicate fish stock, highlighting the restaurant's farm-to-table philosophy.
- Butter and milk: Used in the signature dessert "Boter en melk," which includes butter ice cream, milk meringues, and milk caramel, celebrating dairy in a refined way.
- Puffed quinoa and apple sauce: Accompanying dishes like oysters, these ingredients add texture and freshness to the tasting menu.
These ingredients are significant as they reflect the chef Matthieu Beudaert’s artistic approach, regional focus, and refined technique, combining local produce with sophisticated preparations to create memorable dishes.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Lunch Menu (5 courses): €120
- Dinner Menu (7 courses): €180
Signature Dishes
- Smoked Sweetbread on Tobacco Leaves: €45
- Turbot with Smoked Chard, Sweet Bread and Fish Stock: €55